Michelle Chu CEO of Kono's Kitchen

Why You Should Embrace the Power of Creativity as You Build Your Empire

Creative is not a word I typically use to describe myself. I’m logical, practical, driven and deliberate. In my mind, “creativity” was always reserved for artists and designers, both of which I am not. It wasn’t until I launched my small business, Kono’s Kitchen, in July 2020 that I realized creativity is everything an entrepreneur...

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3 Ways Second Draw PPP Is Designed to Help Small Businesses

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic took hold and disrupted every corner of daily life— Main Street being one of them. The past months brought unprecedented strife for small businesses, and the small business owners that have managed to keep their doors open are fighting hard to...

Tips and Tricks You Need to Know About Selling a Business

Selling is tough work. If you're selling a house, that's also tough. Selling a business — that may be the toughest sale there is. It’s a topic not often talked about, and therefore business owners don’t always know where to turn. John Warrilow has been involved in a few startup businesses and claims that he’s...

A Conversation with Lori Greinger from Shark Tank: Ramon Hosts the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series

Ramon Ray got to host the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series with special guest Lori Greinger. You may know her as the warm-blooded shark from the Emmy-winning ABC series, Shark Tank. She's also an inventor with 120 patents and the author of the bestselling book Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! Her passion is...

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Embracing Ingenuity: The Art and Science of Long-Term Financial Forecasting

No business or organization can properly manage its finances without carefully completed long-term financial forecasting. Many business owners are burdened by high operational expenses, unplanned resource drains, and unexpected market-related surprises. These can create significant strains on any budget, leaving fewer resources to address the most important operational needs. Every business faces these challenges at...

Sara Blakely

6 Sara Blakely Quotes On Persistence That Entrepreneurs Need to Read

While Sara Blakely quotes may not be the first that come to mind when thinking about the female business mogul, fellow entrepreneurs could learn a fair bit from the Spanx founder. In a recent guesting on Salesforce Stories of Resilience, the businesswoman and philanthropist shared her journey, as well as answered questions form small business...

How Small Businesses and Their Employees Can “#BeCyberSmart”

Why #BeCyberSmart? Cybercriminals come in all shapes and sizes. What they’re looking for is simple: access to confidential data they can use for malicious purposes. Today’s small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, given they’re not typically as well protected as their larger enterprise counterparts. A fact supported by Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report...